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{content}Autopilot Deficits
Mandatory spending and surging debt interest drove federal outlays to record levels in fiscal year 2026.
Sizing Up the $40 Trillion National Debt
A look at ten years of unprecedented national debt expansion.
A Pocketful of Rescissions
The seldom‑used budget tool has attracted attention on Capitol Hill.
The Biggest Contributors to the Growth of the National Debt
Rising healthcare subsidies and interest payments are mounting.
The U.S. Government’s Worsening Deficit
The federal government is set to overspend by more than $2 trillion this year
Living in Fiscal Fantasyland
Trillions in deficits have pushed US national debt interest payments to record highs.
A Modest Proposal for Capitol Hill
Aligning politicians' financial incentives with ordinary Americans requires bolder solutions than term limits.
The Next $10 Trillion of National Debt
The U.S. government’s total public debt outstanding has officially surpassed $40 trillion...
Governments’ Risky Debt Games
Reuters columnist Jamie McGeever recently raised an alarm that the chances of governments...
Why Stopping Fraud Still Isn’t Enough
Historically speaking, Uncle Sam isn't very good at managing money. Because the politicians...
